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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10378897

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Dec 19, 2010.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . ON DEC. 11, 2010, I PURCHASED MY 2011 RAV4. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE HAD TO CONTACT TOYOTA AND THE DEALER AND TAKE MY RAV4 TO THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT. MULTIPLE TIMES DUE TO UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. EACH TIME I WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THIS UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OCCURS RANDOMLY WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES AND IS MORE POWERFUL WITH EACH EPISODE. WHEN I DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ENGINE REVS VERY LOUDLY AND THE VEHICLE FEELS AS THOUGH IT WILL SPEED IN WHATEVER GEAR I AM IN (I.E., DRIVE OR REVERSE). IN ORDER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL, I HAVE TO KEEP THE BRAKE DEPRESSED, ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, SHIFT INTO PARK AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. ON THE LAST OCCURRENCE - JAN. 2, 2011 - THE ENGINE REVVED SO STRONGLY THE FRONT END SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND WE COULD SMELL THE ENGINE OVERHEATING. ON JAN. 2ND, THE RAV4 HAD TO BE TOWED ON A FLATBED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT REMAINED FOR 2 WEEKS AWAITING TOYOTA TECH'S. WHEN THE TOYOTA TECH'S FINALLY MADE IT TO THE DEALER, THEY DOWNLOADED THE ONBOARD DATA AND TOOK IT TO THEIR LAB TO ANALYZE. ONCE I AGAIN, I WAS TOLD, NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THIS RAV4; IT DOES NOT HAVE A PROBLEM. IT IS CLEAR TO ME EITHER TOYOTA DOES NOT HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY IN PLACE TO RECORD AND DIAGNOSE THIS REAL AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM OR THEY REFUSE TO ADMIT THEIR VEHICLES HAVE A PROBLEM. I CANNOT CONTINUE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE, PUTTING MY LIFE AND THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC IN DANGER. THIS RAV4 NEEDS TO BE RETURNED TO TOYOTA SO THEY CAN IDENTIFY AND CORRECT THIS DEFECT. .Mileage was 165 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMBF4DV8BD. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in BRAINTREE, MA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Steering

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Steering Report #10378414

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Jan 22, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STEERING . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE, VIBRATE AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A STEERING ANGLE SENSOR MALFUNCTION AND THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF WHAT REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,039..Mileage was 1039 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV1BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in MAHWAH, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Fuel System, Gasoline

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10379768

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2010.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . I PURCHASED MY 2011 RAV4 ON 10/19/10, WITH 3 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. AS OF 1/31/11 THE ODOMETER NOW READS 2605 MILES. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR 1 WEEK I NOTICED THAT THE GAS CONSUMPTION WAS VERY HIGH. I DROVE THE VEHICLE TO HARRISBURG, PA WHICH IS ONLY 120 MILES FROM MY HOME IN PHILADELPHIA, PA AND BURNED A FULL TANK OF GAS UPON MY RETURN HOME. THE VEHICLE IS SUPPOSE TO GET 28 MPG ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH EQUALS TO 420 MILES ON A 15 GALLON TANK. ALSO, I HAVE A 24 MILE ROUNDTRIP COMMUTE EACH DAY AND BY THE END OF THE WEEK MY TANK IS ALMOST EMPTY. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO SERVICE THE COMPLAINT BUT WAS TOLD, AS I SUSPECTED, THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG. I AM FILLING THE TANK UP ON AVERAGE EVERY 4 DAYS. I ALSO NOTICE THAT AS I AM DRIVING, THE FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE IS MOVING DOWNWARD. NO ONE SEEMS TO TAKE MY COMPLAINT SERIOUSLY AND I AM ALWAYS FED THE STORY OF HOW WELL MADE AND SOPHISTICATED THAT THE ENGINE AND COMPONENTS ARE. I HAVE BEEN PURCHASING TOYOTA CERTIFIED USED VEHICLES FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS AND HAVE NEVER HAD ANY COMPLAINTS. THIS IS MY FIRST BRAND NEW VEHICLE AND I AM REGRETTING PURCHASING IT. I WANT THIS MATTER THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED BUT I AM ALWAYS TOLD THE SAME THING. I AM NOT A MATHEMATICIAN BUT I CAN COUNT AND MY 2011 RAV4 GAS MILEAGE IS HORRENDOUS. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV9BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10384341

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 23, 2010.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER HE APPLIED THE BRAKES, HIS FOOT MADE CONTACT WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD. THE DEALER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE DESIGN COINCIDED WITH NHTSA STANDARDS AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500. .Mileage was 3500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3YF4DV0BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in HERNANDO, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10393848

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Mar 13, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE. SLIGHT PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARDS UNTIL CRASHING. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. UPON APPLYING SLIGHT PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNTIL IT CRASHED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN SHUT OFF. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED BUT THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 2,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3DF4DV5BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in WOLLASTON, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10396998

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 17, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT OWN A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE SITTING IDLE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED AS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY AND CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF HIM. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED IN A SCHOOL PARKING LOT WHILE THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED AGAINST A CURB. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT AN INVESTIGATOR WOULD FURTHER INSPECT THE VEHICLE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,500. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 7500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3DK4DV4BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in SEAFORD, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Report #10398169

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Mar 27, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF SULFUR EXHAUST FUMES EMITTING INSIDE OF THE CABIN. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE ABLE TO SMELL THE STRONG ODOR. THERE WAS NOT A REMEDY TO CORRECT THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,200. .Mileage was 5200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3RK4DV7BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in LINWOOD, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10401568

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 08, 2010.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . HAVING JUST DESCENDED A HILL, I TRIED TO BRAKE WHILE APPROACHING A SHARP CURVE. THE BRAKES WERE NOT RESPONDING, THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING AND THE ENGINE WAS REVVING. I PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AS I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 940 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BK4DV7BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in ALBRIGHTSVILLE, PA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10400814

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 14, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO ONLY OFFERED TO FILE A REPORT AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,346 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,380. UPDATED 06/13/11 *BF UPDATED 12/23/11.Mileage was 2346 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3WF4DV8BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in TAFT, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10404236

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on May 30, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE TURNING THE IGNITION ON AFTER RUNNING AT NORMAL RPMS FOR ABOUT 1-1/1/2. THE ENGINE RPMS SUDDENLY BEGAN TO INCREASE. THE CONTACT LOOKED DOWN AT THE FLOOR MAT AND NOTICED THE FLOOR MAT WAS NOT IN THE WAY OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE PEDAL HAD NOT MOVED WHEN THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200. UPDATED 07/08/11*LJ ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THEY FOUND AN AFTER MARKET FLOOR MAT ON TOP OF THE FACTORY FLOOR MAT. THE DEALER REMOVED THE AFTER MARKET FLOOR MAT AND PLACED IT IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND PROPERLY INSTALLED FACTORY CLIPS TO THE FLOOR MAT. UPDATED 07/22/11.Mileage was 3200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3ZF4DV0BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in WILLMINGTON, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: TOYOTA OF WILMINGTON . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 910-791-9735 . DEALER'S CITY: WILMINGTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 28405 .
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TOYOTA RAV4 Exterior Lighting Turn Signal

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Exterior Lighting Turn Signal Report #10413588

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD NOT STOP ILLUMINATING AFTER COMPLETING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,000. UPDATED 8/29/11 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO CANCEL, ONCE THE TURN WAS COMPLETED. UPDATED 09/21/11.Mileage was 4000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3DF4DV2BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in BROOKFIELD, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: HERB CHAMBERS AUTO TOWN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 508-832-8000 . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MA.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10417314

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on July 25, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I RENTED THIS CAR FROM HERTZ IN CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. HERTZ VEHICLE NUMBER 02298/5188636, RENTED FROM 7/21 TO 7/26, 2011. THERE WERE THREE INCIDENTS ON 7/25/2011 THAT THE CAR ACCELERATED WHILE I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. IN EACH INCIDENT I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE SPEED UP AND I HAD TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE TO PREVENT THE CAR FROM MOVING FORWARD. IN ONE INCIDENT I COULD ONLY STOP THE CAR FROM MOVING FORWARD BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL AND WATCHING THE TACHOMETER RED LINE. THE CAR OPERATED NORMALLY AFTER THE LIGHT TURNED TO GREEN AND I WAS ABLE TO THROUGH THE CAR INTO DRIVE AND PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I REPORTED IT TO HERTZ, BUT I DON'T KNOW THAT THEY DID ANYTHING..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 23594 miles. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in THE VILLAGES, FL. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Fuel System, Gasoline

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10419836

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE WE GET AN OVERPOWERING SULFUR SMELL IN THE CABIN. *KB.Mileage was 2200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3ZK4DV1BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in TX, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Unknown Or Other

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Unknown Or Other Report #10427960

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Sept 08, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . VEHICLE HAS EXHAUST SMELL IN THE CABIN WHEN BEING DRIVEN. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE COMPLAINT WAS DISMISSED. TECHNICIANS SAY THEY TEST DROVE AND DIDN'T SMELL ANYTHING. THE SMELL PERSISTS. *TT.Mileage was 7500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMZF4DV2B5. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Structure Body

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Structure Body Report #10430864

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 18, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4 . THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 500. .Mileage was 500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV7BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in QUEENS VILLAGE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10435596

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Nov 03, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY INCREASED SPEED ON ITS OWN, I APPLIED BRAKES, THE BRAKING DID NOT SLOW THE CAR, THE CAR CONTINUED TO INCREASE IN SPEED, I THEN SHIFTED THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL, THE ENGINE NOISE ROARED LOUDLY, AND I PRESSED THE BRAKE HARD, THE CAR STOPPED, WHILE THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO ROAR LOUDLY FOR ANOTHER 30 SECONDS. *TR .Mileage was 700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3RF4DV2BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in BLAINE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Power Train

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Power Train Report #10435596

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Nov 03, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY INCREASED SPEED ON ITS OWN, I APPLIED BRAKES, THE BRAKING DID NOT SLOW THE CAR, THE CAR CONTINUED TO INCREASE IN SPEED, I THEN SHIFTED THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL, THE ENGINE NOISE ROARED LOUDLY, AND I PRESSED THE BRAKE HARD, THE CAR STOPPED, WHILE THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO ROAR LOUDLY FOR ANOTHER 30 SECONDS. *TR .Mileage was 700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3RF4DV2BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in BLAINE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10436244

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on June 30, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO THE VEHICLE I LEASE, BUT I SUSPECT IT APPLIES TO ALL TOYOTA RAV4 MODELS OF THIS SAME DESIGN VINTAGE, AND MAY ALSO APPLY TO OTHER TOYOTA MODELS. THE BASIC PROBLEM, AS SHOWN IN THE ANNOTATED PHOTO AVAILABLE AT HTTP://JRGSPACE.HOMESTEAD.COM/RAV4_ENGINEERING_DESIGN_FAIL__1.JPG IS THE INADEQUATE SPACING BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS, WHICH ALLOWS EVEN RELATIVELY SMALL SHOES TO SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESS BOTH PEDALS DURING "URGENT", OR EVEN "NORMAL" BRAKING SITUATIONS. THE PROBLEM IS EXACERBATED BY THE FACT THAT THE POINT (OR PLANE) AT WHICH EFFECTIVE BRAKING IS ACHIEVED IS AT LEAST 1/2" BELOW OR "BEYOND" THE PLANE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, ALMOST GUARANTEEING THE APPLICATION OF POWER DURING BRAKING. THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE ENGINEERING DESIGN FAILURE AND WILL ALMOST ASSUREDLY LEAD TO ACCIDENTS IF IT HAS NOT ALREADY DONE SO, AS I HAVE NARROWLY AVOIDED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS MYSELF ALREADY WHERE THIS INTERFERENCE WAS A FACTOR. I CONSIDER THIS AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS CONDITION AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY THE NHTSA AS A TOP PRIORITY. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV8BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in BALTIMORE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10436244

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on June 30, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO THE VEHICLE I LEASE, BUT I SUSPECT IT APPLIES TO ALL TOYOTA RAV4 MODELS OF THIS SAME DESIGN VINTAGE, AND MAY ALSO APPLY TO OTHER TOYOTA MODELS. THE BASIC PROBLEM, AS SHOWN IN THE ANNOTATED PHOTO AVAILABLE AT HTTP://JRGSPACE.HOMESTEAD.COM/RAV4_ENGINEERING_DESIGN_FAIL__1.JPG IS THE INADEQUATE SPACING BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS, WHICH ALLOWS EVEN RELATIVELY SMALL SHOES TO SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESS BOTH PEDALS DURING "URGENT", OR EVEN "NORMAL" BRAKING SITUATIONS. THE PROBLEM IS EXACERBATED BY THE FACT THAT THE POINT (OR PLANE) AT WHICH EFFECTIVE BRAKING IS ACHIEVED IS AT LEAST 1/2" BELOW OR "BEYOND" THE PLANE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, ALMOST GUARANTEEING THE APPLICATION OF POWER DURING BRAKING. THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE ENGINEERING DESIGN FAILURE AND WILL ALMOST ASSUREDLY LEAD TO ACCIDENTS IF IT HAS NOT ALREADY DONE SO, AS I HAVE NARROWLY AVOIDED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS MYSELF ALREADY WHERE THIS INTERFERENCE WAS A FACTOR. I CONSIDER THIS AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS CONDITION AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY THE NHTSA AS A TOP PRIORITY. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV8BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in BALTIMORE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Structure

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Structure Report #10436244

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on June 30, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STRUCTURE . THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO THE VEHICLE I LEASE, BUT I SUSPECT IT APPLIES TO ALL TOYOTA RAV4 MODELS OF THIS SAME DESIGN VINTAGE, AND MAY ALSO APPLY TO OTHER TOYOTA MODELS. THE BASIC PROBLEM, AS SHOWN IN THE ANNOTATED PHOTO AVAILABLE AT HTTP://JRGSPACE.HOMESTEAD.COM/RAV4_ENGINEERING_DESIGN_FAIL__1.JPG IS THE INADEQUATE SPACING BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS, WHICH ALLOWS EVEN RELATIVELY SMALL SHOES TO SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESS BOTH PEDALS DURING "URGENT", OR EVEN "NORMAL" BRAKING SITUATIONS. THE PROBLEM IS EXACERBATED BY THE FACT THAT THE POINT (OR PLANE) AT WHICH EFFECTIVE BRAKING IS ACHIEVED IS AT LEAST 1/2" BELOW OR "BEYOND" THE PLANE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, ALMOST GUARANTEEING THE APPLICATION OF POWER DURING BRAKING. THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE ENGINEERING DESIGN FAILURE AND WILL ALMOST ASSUREDLY LEAD TO ACCIDENTS IF IT HAS NOT ALREADY DONE SO, AS I HAVE NARROWLY AVOIDED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS MYSELF ALREADY WHERE THIS INTERFERENCE WAS A FACTOR. I CONSIDER THIS AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS CONDITION AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY THE NHTSA AS A TOP PRIORITY. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV8BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in BALTIMORE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Steering

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Steering Report #10437379

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Nov 02, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STEERING . WHEN EVER THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, IT MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE AND A CLUNK CAN ALSO BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT THE SAME TIME. I HAVE LOOKED ON LINE AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE TOYOTA RAV 4, ON 6 OR 4 CYLINDER MODELS. WHEN THERE IS NO STEERING INPUT, THERE IS NO NOISE OR CLUNKING FELT IN THE WHEEL AT ANY SPEED, ONLY WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION. I HAD REPORTS OF THIS BY OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS ABOUT A YEAR PRIOR, BUT WHENEVER I DROVE IT, IT DID NOT OCCUR, AS IT WAS INTERMITTENT AT THAT TIME. IT NOW CLUNKS CONSISTENTLY WHENEVER THE WHEEL IS TURNED. *TR.Mileage was 61077 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMBK31V375. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in HEREFORD, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Power Train Automatic Transmission

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10437616

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Nov 23, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . MY RECENTLY PURCHASED RAV4 2011 ROLLED BACKWARDS WHILE IN DRIVE AND MY PASSENGER DOOR MIRROR CAUGHT THE EDGE OF MY GARAGE AND SHATTERED. I HAD NO IDEA THAT THIS CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS WHILE IN DRIVE. I WAS NOT TOLD BY THE SALESMAN, THE MANUAL ALSO DOES NOT STATE IT. THE REPLACEMENT OF MY MIRROR WILL COST ME $360.00 BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY IT COULD HAVE ROLLED BACK INTO MY WIFE AND SHE IS NOT REPLACEABLE. THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE. IT IS NOT EXPECTED TO HAPPEN WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND IF NO ONE IS MENTIONING IT TO YOU, HOW ARE YOU SUPPOSE TO KNOW? SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT EVENTUALLY. IT WAS ALMOST MY WIFE. IT WILL SOON BE SOMEONE ELSE. *KB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 565 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV6BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in WHITE PLAINS, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10444437

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Jan 16, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. CAR STARTED MOVING FORWARD. THOUGHT SOMEONE WAS PUSHING CAR FROM BEHIND. ENGINE REVVED UP AND WE WERE MOVING INTO THE INTERSECTION AND THE LIGHT WAS STILL RED. PUSHED VERY HARD ON BRAKE AND QUICKLY PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL. ENGINE REVVED TO ABOUT 6,500 RPM IN NEUTRAL, THEN BACK TO NORMAL..Mileage was 20750 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3YF4DV9AW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in CYPRESS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10444622

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Jan 12, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. AFTER ABRUPTLY APPLYING THE BRAKES AND SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE WITH THE ENGINE EXHIBITING AN EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND TO HAVE AN INVESTIGATOR FURTHER INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A TEST DRIVE BY THE INVESTIGATOR WHO ENDED UP INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND DESTROYED THE VEHICLE, PREVENTING A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY REPLACED THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WITH A NEW ONE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 150 miles. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in CRAGSMOOR, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10447984

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Jan 25, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL WERE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TO ONE ANOTHER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH IN A GARAGE, HE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, BUT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSTEAD. THE VEHICLE THEN ACCELERATED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR. A POLICE A REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THEY COULD NOT ALTER THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 500. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3DK4DV4BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in NORTH TONAWANDA, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Unknown Or Other

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Unknown Or Other Report #10454108

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Nov 03, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . THE CAR ACCELERATED BY ITSELF FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS, I PUT THE CAR IN PARK. IT SOUNDED/ROARED LIKE GAS PEDAL WAS PUSHED TO THE FLOOR. SUDDEN ACCELERATION INCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED 6 DIFFERENT TIMES: 11/03/2011 WITH 1000 MILES, 11/05/2011 WITH 1110 MILES, 01/04/2012 WITH 2650 MILES, 02/26/2011 WITH 4606 MILES, 03/06/2012 WITH 4692 MILES, AND 03/19.2012 WITH 4932 MILES..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV5BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in ADAMSBURG, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10454080

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 13, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STOPPING, HIS FOOT WOULD HAPHAZARDLY DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO REPAIR THE FLAW IN THE VEHICLE DESIGN. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 5,000. UPDATED 05/11/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, HE HAD TO IMMEDIATELY APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO PREVENT A COLLISION, AS THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. UPDATED 05/15/12.Mileage was 5000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3ZF4DV3BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in JACKSONVILLE, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2011 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages Report #10454080

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 13, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STOPPING, HIS FOOT WOULD HAPHAZARDLY DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO REPAIR THE FLAW IN THE VEHICLE DESIGN. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 5,000. UPDATED 05/11/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, HE HAD TO IMMEDIATELY APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO PREVENT A COLLISION, AS THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. UPDATED 05/15/12.Mileage was 5000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3ZF4DV3BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in JACKSONVILLE, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2011 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10454080

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 13, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STOPPING, HIS FOOT WOULD HAPHAZARDLY DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO REPAIR THE FLAW IN THE VEHICLE DESIGN. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 5,000. UPDATED 05/11/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, HE HAD TO IMMEDIATELY APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO PREVENT A COLLISION, AS THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. UPDATED 05/15/12.Mileage was 5000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3ZF4DV3BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in JACKSONVILLE, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2011 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Unknown Or Other

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Unknown Or Other Report #10455922

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 09, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . FIRST INCIDENT I WAS SITTING AT A DEAD STOP AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED TO A HIGH SPEED, RESULTING IN MOMENTARY OF ?BURNING RUBBER?. SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED ABOUT A WEEK LATER WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS LEAVING AN ESTABLISHMENT AND THE CAR ACCELERATED TO HIGH SPEED AND HE HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES. *JS .Mileage was 15300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3YF4DV3BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in SANTA FE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Report #10456110

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50-55 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT LOOSE, BECAME STICK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE DEALERSHIPS WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED AND ALL THREE DEALERS WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TEST DRIVEN BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,991 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,613. ....UPDATED 06/18/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE SPONGY AND THE BAS DID NOT ENGAGE THE DISTANCE TO STOP VEHICLE. .Mileage was 4991 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V446. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in CEDAR BLUFF, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20110817. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2011 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RAMEY MOTORS INC . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 304-428-2134 . DEALER'S CITY: PRINCETON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WV. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 24740 .
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TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10456110

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50-55 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT LOOSE, BECAME STICK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE DEALERSHIPS WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED AND ALL THREE DEALERS WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TEST DRIVEN BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,991 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,613. ....UPDATED 06/18/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE SPONGY AND THE BAS DID NOT ENGAGE THE DISTANCE TO STOP VEHICLE. .Mileage was 4991 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V446. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in CEDAR BLUFF, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20110817. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2011 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RAMEY MOTORS INC . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 304-428-2134 . DEALER'S CITY: PRINCETON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WV. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 24740 .
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10456359

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 09, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN THE ENGINE RPMS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND APPLIED HEAVY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE ENGINE RPMS REMAINED HIGH FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE CEASING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INSPECTED THE FAILURE AND COULD NOT DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND SENT A SPECIALIST TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE. THE SPECIALIST COULD NOT DIAGNOSE A FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. .Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMZF4DV9B5. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in PIPERSVILLE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Electronic Stability Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Electronic Stability Control Report #10457174

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 06, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . THIS IS AN INCIDENT INVOLVING SUDDEN VEHICLE ACCELERATION. I WAS STOPPED WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE IN THE WHERE GREAT MALL PARKWAY TURNS ONTO EASTBOUND MONTAGUE EXPWY IN MILPITAS, CA. DESPITE HAVING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO CREEP FORWARD. I RESPONDED BY PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDER. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM TO ENGAGE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHED THROUGH THE RESISTANCE POINT AS IS TYPICAL WHEN THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ENGAGES. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE SO I QUICKLY MOVED THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR FROM DRIVE INTO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I REPORTED THE FAILURE TO TOYOTA MOTOR SALES USA AND THE COMPLAINT WAS ASSIGNED CASE NUMBER [XXX]. I FOLLOWED THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE OF HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER, PIERCEY TOYOTA, ON APRIL 13, 2012. THE SERVICE MANAGER COMPLETED AN INSPECTION AND SUBMITTED A REPORT TO TOYOTA TECHNICAL SERVICES. TODAY, MAY 2, 2012, I FOLLOWED UP WITH BOTH THE PIERCEY TOYOTA SERVICE MANAGER AND WITH TOYOTA MOTOR SALES. ANTHONY OF TOYOTA TOLD ME, ESSENTIALLY, THAT TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FAILURE AND REFUSES TO GIVE ME A FORMAL WRITTEN RESPONSE. ANTHONY CONTINUED BY SAYING THAT IF THIS RESPONSE WAS NOT SATISFACTORY TO ME, THEN I SHOULD GET AN OUTSIDE COUNSEL. I SUBMIT THAT THE SUDDEN UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION PROBLEM STILL EXISTS WITH TOYOTA--AT LEAST WITH MY VEHICLE--AND THAT IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. IT IS MY OPINION THAT TOYOTA IS 'GIVING THE FINGER' TO THE PROBLEM AND TO THE UNITED STATES AND THAT TOYOTA'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADDRESS THE PROBLEM WILL LIKELY KILL INNOCENT PEOPLE IF TOYOTA DOES NOT FIND A REAL SOLUTION. I AM PREPARED TO SUBMIT MORE DOCUMENTS AND DETAILS REGARDING THIS INCIDENT AND THE PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE TO BE PUT DIRECTLY IN TOUCH WITH AN OFFICER AT YOUR OFFICE SO THAT I CAN ENTER A FULL AND FORMAL COMPLAINT. *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).Mileage was 31212 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3ZF4DV9BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Power Train

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Power Train Report #10457174

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 06, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . THIS IS AN INCIDENT INVOLVING SUDDEN VEHICLE ACCELERATION. I WAS STOPPED WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE IN THE WHERE GREAT MALL PARKWAY TURNS ONTO EASTBOUND MONTAGUE EXPWY IN MILPITAS, CA. DESPITE HAVING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO CREEP FORWARD. I RESPONDED BY PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDER. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM TO ENGAGE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHED THROUGH THE RESISTANCE POINT AS IS TYPICAL WHEN THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ENGAGES. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE SO I QUICKLY MOVED THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR FROM DRIVE INTO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I REPORTED THE FAILURE TO TOYOTA MOTOR SALES USA AND THE COMPLAINT WAS ASSIGNED CASE NUMBER [XXX]. I FOLLOWED THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE OF HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER, PIERCEY TOYOTA, ON APRIL 13, 2012. THE SERVICE MANAGER COMPLETED AN INSPECTION AND SUBMITTED A REPORT TO TOYOTA TECHNICAL SERVICES. TODAY, MAY 2, 2012, I FOLLOWED UP WITH BOTH THE PIERCEY TOYOTA SERVICE MANAGER AND WITH TOYOTA MOTOR SALES. ANTHONY OF TOYOTA TOLD ME, ESSENTIALLY, THAT TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FAILURE AND REFUSES TO GIVE ME A FORMAL WRITTEN RESPONSE. ANTHONY CONTINUED BY SAYING THAT IF THIS RESPONSE WAS NOT SATISFACTORY TO ME, THEN I SHOULD GET AN OUTSIDE COUNSEL. I SUBMIT THAT THE SUDDEN UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION PROBLEM STILL EXISTS WITH TOYOTA--AT LEAST WITH MY VEHICLE--AND THAT IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. IT IS MY OPINION THAT TOYOTA IS 'GIVING THE FINGER' TO THE PROBLEM AND TO THE UNITED STATES AND THAT TOYOTA'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADDRESS THE PROBLEM WILL LIKELY KILL INNOCENT PEOPLE IF TOYOTA DOES NOT FIND A REAL SOLUTION. I AM PREPARED TO SUBMIT MORE DOCUMENTS AND DETAILS REGARDING THIS INCIDENT AND THE PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE TO BE PUT DIRECTLY IN TOUCH WITH AN OFFICER AT YOUR OFFICE SO THAT I CAN ENTER A FULL AND FORMAL COMPLAINT. *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).Mileage was 31212 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3ZF4DV9BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10457174

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 06, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . THIS IS AN INCIDENT INVOLVING SUDDEN VEHICLE ACCELERATION. I WAS STOPPED WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE IN THE WHERE GREAT MALL PARKWAY TURNS ONTO EASTBOUND MONTAGUE EXPWY IN MILPITAS, CA. DESPITE HAVING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO CREEP FORWARD. I RESPONDED BY PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDER. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM TO ENGAGE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHED THROUGH THE RESISTANCE POINT AS IS TYPICAL WHEN THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ENGAGES. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE SO I QUICKLY MOVED THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR FROM DRIVE INTO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I REPORTED THE FAILURE TO TOYOTA MOTOR SALES USA AND THE COMPLAINT WAS ASSIGNED CASE NUMBER [XXX]. I FOLLOWED THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE OF HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER, PIERCEY TOYOTA, ON APRIL 13, 2012. THE SERVICE MANAGER COMPLETED AN INSPECTION AND SUBMITTED A REPORT TO TOYOTA TECHNICAL SERVICES. TODAY, MAY 2, 2012, I FOLLOWED UP WITH BOTH THE PIERCEY TOYOTA SERVICE MANAGER AND WITH TOYOTA MOTOR SALES. ANTHONY OF TOYOTA TOLD ME, ESSENTIALLY, THAT TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FAILURE AND REFUSES TO GIVE ME A FORMAL WRITTEN RESPONSE. ANTHONY CONTINUED BY SAYING THAT IF THIS RESPONSE WAS NOT SATISFACTORY TO ME, THEN I SHOULD GET AN OUTSIDE COUNSEL. I SUBMIT THAT THE SUDDEN UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION PROBLEM STILL EXISTS WITH TOYOTA--AT LEAST WITH MY VEHICLE--AND THAT IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. IT IS MY OPINION THAT TOYOTA IS 'GIVING THE FINGER' TO THE PROBLEM AND TO THE UNITED STATES AND THAT TOYOTA'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADDRESS THE PROBLEM WILL LIKELY KILL INNOCENT PEOPLE IF TOYOTA DOES NOT FIND A REAL SOLUTION. I AM PREPARED TO SUBMIT MORE DOCUMENTS AND DETAILS REGARDING THIS INCIDENT AND THE PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE TO BE PUT DIRECTLY IN TOUCH WITH AN OFFICER AT YOUR OFFICE SO THAT I CAN ENTER A FULL AND FORMAL COMPLAINT. *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).Mileage was 31212 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3ZF4DV9BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Air Bags

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Air Bags Report #10457369

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 29, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE THAT FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG FAILED TO PROTECT HIM WHEN THE IMPACT WAS HARDER THAN NORMAL AND CREATED A SMOKE THAT SMELLED LIKE FIRE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING THE PASSENGER INTERNAL BRUISING AND A CRACKED RIB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE CHEST, WHICH CAUSED BREATHING DIFFICULTIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 18,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle was on fire. 2 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 18000 miles. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in GOFFSTOWN, NH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Service Brakes

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Service Brakes Report #10459380

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 06, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN VEHICLE ACCELERATION EVENT ON APRIL 6TH. I FOLLOWED TOYOTA¿S INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE AND EVEN MET WITH A TECHNICAL EXPERT AND WE AGREE ON THE FOLLOWING POINTS: ¿THE EVENT WOULD HAVE SHOWN UP AS TWO SEPARATE EVENTS IN THE ABS HISTORY QUEUE. AN INITIAL VSC EVENT (SUDDEN ACCELERATION) CLOSELY FOLLOWED BY THE ABS EVENT (MY PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDER IN RESPONSE TO THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION) ¿IF A CHECK OF THE ABS HISTORY QUEUE WOULD HAVE BEEN DONE IMMEDIATELY, BOTH EVENTS WOULD STILL HAVE BEEN STORED IN THE ABS HISTORY QUEUE. ¿THE SMALL CAPACITY OF THE ABS HISTORY QUEUE, COUPLED WITH THE RECORDING OF MANY FREQUENT TRACTION CONTROL (TRAC) EVENTS PUSHED THE RECORD OF MY ABS- AND VSC EVENTS OUT OF THE ABS HISTORY QUEUE. ¿THE ABS SYSTEM SHOULD NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED OR MOVING SLOWLY AS IN MY INCIDENT. SO, THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION OF THE CONTROL SYSTEM THAT REMAINS UNRESOLVED. TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE EXISTENCE OF THE PROBLEM. BECAUSE THE ABS SYSTEM SHOULD NOT HAVE ENGAGED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS EITHER STOPPED OR MOVING SLOWLY, THERE IS ABSOLUTELY CLEAR EVIDENCE THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE. I THINK TOYOTA IS ENGAGED IN A COVER-UP REGARDING THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. I REQUEST THAT THE US FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ORDER TOYOTA TO DO THE FOLLOWING SINCE THEY REFUSE TO DO IT VOLUNTARILY OR AT MY REQUEST: ¿INCLUDE AN IMMEDIATE EXAMINATION OF THE ABS HISTORY QUEUE IN THE HEALTH CHECK. ¿CREATE, AND INSTALL IN MY RAV4, A NEW VERSION OF ELECTRONIC CONTROL SOFTWARE THAT IMPLEMENTS THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: A.SEPARATE QUEUES FOR EACH FOR EACH OF THE THREE TYPES OF ABS HISTORY EVENTS: ABS, TRAC, AND VSC B.INCREASED ABS HISTORY QUEUE CAPACITY TO ENSURE THAT 90 DAYS OF EACH OF THE THREE TYPES OF EVENTS ARE STORED. C.ALL ABS HISTORY EVENTS ARE TIME-STAMPED AND DATE-STAMPED. *TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 32212 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3ZF4DV9BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Electronic Stability Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Electronic Stability Control Report #10459380

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 06, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN VEHICLE ACCELERATION EVENT ON APRIL 6TH. I FOLLOWED TOYOTA¿S INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE AND EVEN MET WITH A TECHNICAL EXPERT AND WE AGREE ON THE FOLLOWING POINTS: ¿THE EVENT WOULD HAVE SHOWN UP AS TWO SEPARATE EVENTS IN THE ABS HISTORY QUEUE. AN INITIAL VSC EVENT (SUDDEN ACCELERATION) CLOSELY FOLLOWED BY THE ABS EVENT (MY PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDER IN RESPONSE TO THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION) ¿IF A CHECK OF THE ABS HISTORY QUEUE WOULD HAVE BEEN DONE IMMEDIATELY, BOTH EVENTS WOULD STILL HAVE BEEN STORED IN THE ABS HISTORY QUEUE. ¿THE SMALL CAPACITY OF THE ABS HISTORY QUEUE, COUPLED WITH THE RECORDING OF MANY FREQUENT TRACTION CONTROL (TRAC) EVENTS PUSHED THE RECORD OF MY ABS- AND VSC EVENTS OUT OF THE ABS HISTORY QUEUE. ¿THE ABS SYSTEM SHOULD NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED OR MOVING SLOWLY AS IN MY INCIDENT. SO, THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION OF THE CONTROL SYSTEM THAT REMAINS UNRESOLVED. TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE EXISTENCE OF THE PROBLEM. BECAUSE THE ABS SYSTEM SHOULD NOT HAVE ENGAGED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS EITHER STOPPED OR MOVING SLOWLY, THERE IS ABSOLUTELY CLEAR EVIDENCE THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE. I THINK TOYOTA IS ENGAGED IN A COVER-UP REGARDING THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. I REQUEST THAT THE US FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ORDER TOYOTA TO DO THE FOLLOWING SINCE THEY REFUSE TO DO IT VOLUNTARILY OR AT MY REQUEST: ¿INCLUDE AN IMMEDIATE EXAMINATION OF THE ABS HISTORY QUEUE IN THE HEALTH CHECK. ¿CREATE, AND INSTALL IN MY RAV4, A NEW VERSION OF ELECTRONIC CONTROL SOFTWARE THAT IMPLEMENTS THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: A.SEPARATE QUEUES FOR EACH FOR EACH OF THE THREE TYPES OF ABS HISTORY EVENTS: ABS, TRAC, AND VSC B.INCREASED ABS HISTORY QUEUE CAPACITY TO ENSURE THAT 90 DAYS OF EACH OF THE THREE TYPES OF EVENTS ARE STORED. C.ALL ABS HISTORY EVENTS ARE TIME-STAMPED AND DATE-STAMPED. *TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 32212 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3ZF4DV9BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Service Brakes

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Service Brakes Report #10460922

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Dec 29, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . I HAVE A SERIOUS CONCERN OVER THE DESIGN OF THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL WIDTH ON MY 2011 TOYOTA RAV. MY PROBLEM IS THAT MY DRESS SHOES AND RECREATION BOOTS ARE GETTING CAUGHT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN I SWIVEL FROM THE GAS TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, I CAME CLOSE TO SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. I AVOIDED THE ACCIDENTS BY QUICKLY SLIDING MY RIGHT FOOT TO THE RIGHT AND COMPLETELY LIFTING MY FOOT UP AND OVER TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. DURING ONE OF THESE MANEUVERS, MOVING MY RIGHT FOOT QUICKLY TO THE RIGHT RESULTED IN THE LIP OF THE SOLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE HITTING THE GAS PEDAL AND CAUSING ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR WHEN I WEAR SNEAKERS, AS THE SOLE OF THE SNEAKER DOES NOT HAVE AN APPROXIMATE HALF-INCH LIP ON THE SIDES. ALSO AND MOST IMPORTANT, I DRIVE A TOYOTA HIGHLANDER AND THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT HAPPEN. I ALSO DID NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH MY CAMRY, WHICH I TRADED IN FOR THE RAV. THE ABOVE VEHICLES HAS CLOSE TO A FIVE INCH WIDTH SEPARATION BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS. I'VE BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF MY TOYOTA DEALER AND THE MAINTENANCE MANAGER. THEY HAVE BEEN RESPONSIVE OF MY CONCERN, FORWARDING MY COMPLAINT TO THE AREA MAINTENANCE MANAGER. I MET WITH THE AREA MANAGER EXPLAINING THE PROBLEM. HE PROCEEDED TO TAKE PICTURES OF MY SHOES AND THE 3 INCH WIDTH BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS. THAT MEETING ENDED WITH THE AREA MANAGER OPENING A CASE AND THE PROMISE HE WOULD REFER MY PROBLEM TO HIS APPROPRIATE MANAGEMENT. TO DATE, MY CASE IS STILL WITH TOYOTA. MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER MAINTENANCE MANAGER HAS CONTACTED ME ADVISING THAT THE CASE IS BEING HANDLED AT A HIGHER LEVEL. *JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV2BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in OAKDALE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Fuel/propulsion System

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Fuel/propulsion System Report #10460922

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Dec 29, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . I HAVE A SERIOUS CONCERN OVER THE DESIGN OF THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL WIDTH ON MY 2011 TOYOTA RAV. MY PROBLEM IS THAT MY DRESS SHOES AND RECREATION BOOTS ARE GETTING CAUGHT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN I SWIVEL FROM THE GAS TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, I CAME CLOSE TO SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. I AVOIDED THE ACCIDENTS BY QUICKLY SLIDING MY RIGHT FOOT TO THE RIGHT AND COMPLETELY LIFTING MY FOOT UP AND OVER TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. DURING ONE OF THESE MANEUVERS, MOVING MY RIGHT FOOT QUICKLY TO THE RIGHT RESULTED IN THE LIP OF THE SOLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE HITTING THE GAS PEDAL AND CAUSING ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR WHEN I WEAR SNEAKERS, AS THE SOLE OF THE SNEAKER DOES NOT HAVE AN APPROXIMATE HALF-INCH LIP ON THE SIDES. ALSO AND MOST IMPORTANT, I DRIVE A TOYOTA HIGHLANDER AND THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT HAPPEN. I ALSO DID NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH MY CAMRY, WHICH I TRADED IN FOR THE RAV. THE ABOVE VEHICLES HAS CLOSE TO A FIVE INCH WIDTH SEPARATION BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS. I'VE BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF MY TOYOTA DEALER AND THE MAINTENANCE MANAGER. THEY HAVE BEEN RESPONSIVE OF MY CONCERN, FORWARDING MY COMPLAINT TO THE AREA MAINTENANCE MANAGER. I MET WITH THE AREA MANAGER EXPLAINING THE PROBLEM. HE PROCEEDED TO TAKE PICTURES OF MY SHOES AND THE 3 INCH WIDTH BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS. THAT MEETING ENDED WITH THE AREA MANAGER OPENING A CASE AND THE PROMISE HE WOULD REFER MY PROBLEM TO HIS APPROPRIATE MANAGEMENT. TO DATE, MY CASE IS STILL WITH TOYOTA. MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER MAINTENANCE MANAGER HAS CONTACTED ME ADVISING THAT THE CASE IS BEING HANDLED AT A HIGHER LEVEL. *JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV2BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in OAKDALE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Seats

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Seats Report #10462264

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SEATS . THE THIRD ROW SEAT HEADRESTS ONLY HAVE TWO POSITIONS.(ALL THE WAY UP OR ALL THE WAY DOWN) NEITHER COVERS THE HEAD OF A CHILD. IN THE DOWN POSITION MY CHILD'S HEAD IS ABOVE THE HEADREST. IN THE UP POSITION, HIS HEAD IS BETWEEN THE TWO METAL BARS. THE THIRD ROW SEATS ARE VERY TIGHT AND CERTAINLY NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD ADULTS COMFORTABLY. HOWEVER THE HEADRESTS ONLY FIT AN ADULT SIZE BODY. *JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 0 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3JF4DV7BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in HARTLY, DE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Air Bags

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Air Bags Report #10465931

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . ACCORDING TO OUR INSURED, THE INSURED HAD PULLED INTO HIS DRIVEWAY, AND THE VEHICLE HAD A SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN INTO THE HOUSE, DAMAGING THE WALL, THE SLIDING DOOR AND THE TYPHOON SHUTTERS. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMZF4DV6B5. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in HAGATNA, GU. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Structure Body

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Structure Body Report #10465931

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . ACCORDING TO OUR INSURED, THE INSURED HAD PULLED INTO HIS DRIVEWAY, AND THE VEHICLE HAD A SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN INTO THE HOUSE, DAMAGING THE WALL, THE SLIDING DOOR AND THE TYPHOON SHUTTERS. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMZF4DV6B5. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in HAGATNA, GU. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Engine

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Engine Report #10465931

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE . ACCORDING TO OUR INSURED, THE INSURED HAD PULLED INTO HIS DRIVEWAY, AND THE VEHICLE HAD A SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN INTO THE HOUSE, DAMAGING THE WALL, THE SLIDING DOOR AND THE TYPHOON SHUTTERS. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMZF4DV6B5. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in HAGATNA, GU. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Power Train

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Power Train Report #10466312

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . THERE IS A HESITATION AT LOW SPEEDS, CAUSING ENGINE TO INTERMITTENTLY LOOSE POWER FOR 1.5-2.5 SECONDS. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN ACCELERATING ONTO INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS WHERE CARS GOING IN THE SAME DIRECTION ARE ALREADY TRAVELING 70-75 M.P.H. AND WHERE MAKING TURNS AT INTERSECTIONS WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND OTHER SITUATIONS WHERE POWER IS NECESSARY TO AVOID A COLLISION. THIS CONDITION HAS ALREADY RESULTED IN SEVERAL NEAR MISS ACCIDENTS MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE AND NOT SUITABLE FOR NORMAL DRIVING. THIS HESITATION ALSO SEEMS TO BE NOTED IN THE RELATED NHTSA REPORT EXAMINING THE TOYOTA ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL THAT MAY HAVE RESULTED IN UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION AND AT THE TOYOTA DEALER WHERE THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED, THEY HAVE ADVISED ME THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE ONE THAT DOES INVOLVE THE PROGRAMMING OF THE ETC AND SELECTION OF A FORWARD GEAR. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BK4DV8BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in BROOMFIELD, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Engine

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Engine Report #10466312

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE . THERE IS A HESITATION AT LOW SPEEDS, CAUSING ENGINE TO INTERMITTENTLY LOOSE POWER FOR 1.5-2.5 SECONDS. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN ACCELERATING ONTO INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS WHERE CARS GOING IN THE SAME DIRECTION ARE ALREADY TRAVELING 70-75 M.P.H. AND WHERE MAKING TURNS AT INTERSECTIONS WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND OTHER SITUATIONS WHERE POWER IS NECESSARY TO AVOID A COLLISION. THIS CONDITION HAS ALREADY RESULTED IN SEVERAL NEAR MISS ACCIDENTS MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE AND NOT SUITABLE FOR NORMAL DRIVING. THIS HESITATION ALSO SEEMS TO BE NOTED IN THE RELATED NHTSA REPORT EXAMINING THE TOYOTA ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL THAT MAY HAVE RESULTED IN UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION AND AT THE TOYOTA DEALER WHERE THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED, THEY HAVE ADVISED ME THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE ONE THAT DOES INVOLVE THE PROGRAMMING OF THE ETC AND SELECTION OF A FORWARD GEAR. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BK4DV8BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in BROOMFIELD, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Structure Body

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Structure Body Report #10469013

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . PROBLEM 1 - I HAVE BRAKE NOISE AND BRAKE DOES NOT STOP PROPERLY. SPOKE TO TOYOTA DEALER AND THEN CREATED A CASE NUMBER WITH TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE. TOYOTA VERIFIED AND THEY SAY NO PROBLEM IN BRAKE. WHAT TOYOTA SAYS AFTER INSPECTION - *INSPECT BRAKE LININGS AND CHECK PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ~|~*INSPECT BRAKE LININGS AND CHECK PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ~|~ ~|~COULD NOT VERIFY BRAKE NOISE.FRONT BRAKES HAVE 5 MM REMAINING AND REAR BRAKES STILL HAVE 7 MM.ALL GOOD AND NO TSB PERTAINING PROBLEM 2 - THE VEHICLE HAS A WIND LIKE NOISE WHEN DRIVING THE FREEWAY, WHICH TOYOTA SAYS THEY FIXED AND THE PROBLEM WAS "SECURE LOOSE ROOF RACK BAR". *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 23253 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMKF4DV3B5. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in SACRAMENTO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Service Brakes

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Service Brakes Report #10469013

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . PROBLEM 1 - I HAVE BRAKE NOISE AND BRAKE DOES NOT STOP PROPERLY. SPOKE TO TOYOTA DEALER AND THEN CREATED A CASE NUMBER WITH TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE. TOYOTA VERIFIED AND THEY SAY NO PROBLEM IN BRAKE. WHAT TOYOTA SAYS AFTER INSPECTION - *INSPECT BRAKE LININGS AND CHECK PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ~|~*INSPECT BRAKE LININGS AND CHECK PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ~|~ ~|~COULD NOT VERIFY BRAKE NOISE.FRONT BRAKES HAVE 5 MM REMAINING AND REAR BRAKES STILL HAVE 7 MM.ALL GOOD AND NO TSB PERTAINING PROBLEM 2 - THE VEHICLE HAS A WIND LIKE NOISE WHEN DRIVING THE FREEWAY, WHICH TOYOTA SAYS THEY FIXED AND THE PROBLEM WAS "SECURE LOOSE ROOF RACK BAR". *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 23253 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMKF4DV3B5. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in SACRAMENTO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Engine

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Engine Report #10469013

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE . PROBLEM 1 - I HAVE BRAKE NOISE AND BRAKE DOES NOT STOP PROPERLY. SPOKE TO TOYOTA DEALER AND THEN CREATED A CASE NUMBER WITH TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE. TOYOTA VERIFIED AND THEY SAY NO PROBLEM IN BRAKE. WHAT TOYOTA SAYS AFTER INSPECTION - *INSPECT BRAKE LININGS AND CHECK PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ~|~*INSPECT BRAKE LININGS AND CHECK PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ~|~ ~|~COULD NOT VERIFY BRAKE NOISE.FRONT BRAKES HAVE 5 MM REMAINING AND REAR BRAKES STILL HAVE 7 MM.ALL GOOD AND NO TSB PERTAINING PROBLEM 2 - THE VEHICLE HAS A WIND LIKE NOISE WHEN DRIVING THE FREEWAY, WHICH TOYOTA SAYS THEY FIXED AND THE PROBLEM WAS "SECURE LOOSE ROOF RACK BAR". *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 23253 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMKF4DV3B5. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in SACRAMENTO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Air Bags

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Air Bags Report #10469226

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on July 11, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . I WOULD LIKE TO NOTIFY THE INCIDENT, ON JULY 11TH 2012 I WAS DRIVING ON I-40 W HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH SPEED, THE RAVA 4 VEHICLE SIDE AIR BAG (DRIVER SIDE) COMPARTMENT OPENED BUT AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYED, IT'S LOOK LIKE A MANUFACTURER ASSEMBLY ISSUE, I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE THIS INCIDENT WITH YOU, THIS MAY LEAD SERIOUS INJURY OR ACCIDENT ON ROAD WAYS. MY OBSERVATIONS : NO PATH HOLES, NO ACCIDENT, IT HAPPENED JUST LIKE THAT. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO TOYOTA DEALER, THE DEALER REPLACED SIDE AIR BAG PANEL WITH NEW ONE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6645 miles. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in RALEIGH, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10472340

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Aug 22, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DECELERATING FOR A TRAFFIC STOP, THE ENGINE RPMS BEGIN TO RACE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND BEGAN TO SMELL SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND TOWED TO A DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE NOR FIND A PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO HISTORY OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITH THE MODEL VEHICLE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 10,500. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV7BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in BOSCAWEN, NH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Fuel/propulsion System

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Fuel/propulsion System Report #10478644

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 03, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . I WAS AT A STOP SIGN IN A PARKING LOT ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT TO POSITION MY CAR BEHIND A PICK-UP TRUCK (TOWING A TRAILER) WAITING TO TURN RIGHT. MY CAR SHOT AHEAD AND CRASHED INTO THE TRAILER. APPLYING THE BRAKE DID NOTHING. I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND IT SHOT BACKWARDS AT THE SAME HIGH SPEED. I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE TACH READ--IT WASN'T A PRIORITY AT THE TIME. HAD THE TRUCK AND TRAILER NOT BEEN AHEAD OF ME, I WOULD HAVE SHOT ACROSS A HEAVILY TRAVELED HIGHWAY. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. LAST MARCH I WAS PULLING INTO MY GARAGE WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD INTO MY FREEZER AND THE BACK WALL OF THE GARAGE. I LIKE THE CAR BUT, FRANKLY, I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE IT NOW. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 8100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV4BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in FAIRPORT, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10478644

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 03, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I WAS AT A STOP SIGN IN A PARKING LOT ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT TO POSITION MY CAR BEHIND A PICK-UP TRUCK (TOWING A TRAILER) WAITING TO TURN RIGHT. MY CAR SHOT AHEAD AND CRASHED INTO THE TRAILER. APPLYING THE BRAKE DID NOTHING. I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND IT SHOT BACKWARDS AT THE SAME HIGH SPEED. I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE TACH READ--IT WASN'T A PRIORITY AT THE TIME. HAD THE TRUCK AND TRAILER NOT BEEN AHEAD OF ME, I WOULD HAVE SHOT ACROSS A HEAVILY TRAVELED HIGHWAY. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. LAST MARCH I WAS PULLING INTO MY GARAGE WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD INTO MY FREEZER AND THE BACK WALL OF THE GARAGE. I LIKE THE CAR BUT, FRANKLY, I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE IT NOW. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 8100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV4BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in FAIRPORT, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Service Brakes

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Service Brakes Report #10479823

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 04, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . THERE IS IN ADEQUATE SPACING BETWEEN THE ACCELRATOR AND THE BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE. I DRIVE 80 MILES A DAY, AND I HAVE TO ANGLE SO THAT I DON'T HIT THE TOP OF THE BREAK WHEN LIFTING IT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. ALSO, THE BRAKES DON'T WORK THAT WELL, THEY'RE NOT STABLE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV4BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in PHOENIXVILLE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Tires

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Tires Report #10480118

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Sept 06, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with TIRES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4 EQUIPPED WITH YOKOHAMA TIRES, SIZE P225/65/R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, ONE OF THE TIRES EXPLODED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT SAW THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SIDEWALL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP BECAUSE THERE WERE EXTERIOR DAMAGES TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE FENDER, BUMPER, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TRIM AND THE WIRING HARNESS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE BODY DAMAGE AND LATER TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR THE TIRE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR ALL FOUR TIRES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 19,985. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 19985 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMBF4DV7BD. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in SAINT ANNE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Fuel/propulsion System

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Fuel/propulsion System Report #10481284

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 18, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . I WAS DRIVING MY 2011 TOYOTA RAV4 ON OCTOBER 18,2012,AND UPON PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY, I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE CAR BEGAN "ROARING" AND ACCELERATED RAPIDLY TOWARD MY HOUSE. I PRACTICALLY STOOD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND EVENTUALLY THE CAR STOPPED JUST SHORT OF CRASHING. IT TRAVELED A DISTANCE OF 60 FEET BEFORE STOPPING. WE PURCHASED THE CAR NEW AND IT HAS 6000 MILES ON IT. MY HUSBAND IMMEDIATELY CHECKED THE TOYOTA FLOOR MAT AND IT WAS IN PLACE SECURED BY THE "FIX" TOYOTA HAS INSTALLED(TWO CLIPS). NO OTHER MAT IS IN OUR CAR. WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO LAKEWOOD TOYOTA. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3ZF4DV1BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in BRADENTON, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10481284

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 18, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I WAS DRIVING MY 2011 TOYOTA RAV4 ON OCTOBER 18,2012,AND UPON PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY, I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE CAR BEGAN "ROARING" AND ACCELERATED RAPIDLY TOWARD MY HOUSE. I PRACTICALLY STOOD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND EVENTUALLY THE CAR STOPPED JUST SHORT OF CRASHING. IT TRAVELED A DISTANCE OF 60 FEET BEFORE STOPPING. WE PURCHASED THE CAR NEW AND IT HAS 6000 MILES ON IT. MY HUSBAND IMMEDIATELY CHECKED THE TOYOTA FLOOR MAT AND IT WAS IN PLACE SECURED BY THE "FIX" TOYOTA HAS INSTALLED(TWO CLIPS). NO OTHER MAT IS IN OUR CAR. WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO LAKEWOOD TOYOTA. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3ZF4DV1BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in BRADENTON, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10482831

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY CONTINUALLY PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWO DIFFERENT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3DF4DV1BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in ROCKVILLE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Service Brakes

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Service Brakes Report #10484882

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Nov 13, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT IN LOW SPEED AND LIGHTENING MY PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED AND LURCHED FORWARD. I PRESSED MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE CAR CONTINUED ACCELERATING. I HAD TO VEER TO THE ADJACENT LANE SINCE I WAS GETTING TOO CLOSE TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THEN, THE CAR CAME TO A HALT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV4BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in BEACON, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10484882

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Nov 13, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT IN LOW SPEED AND LIGHTENING MY PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED AND LURCHED FORWARD. I PRESSED MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE CAR CONTINUED ACCELERATING. I HAD TO VEER TO THE ADJACENT LANE SINCE I WAS GETTING TOO CLOSE TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THEN, THE CAR CAME TO A HALT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV4BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in BEACON, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10487392

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on July 13, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . LATE MODEL TOYOTA RAV4'S FROM MY RESEARCH SEEM TO HAVE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE EVAP CHARCOAL CANISTER REQUIRING REPLACEMENT (SEE NHTSB 10033407). MY CAR (ALTHOUGH NOT A 2009) HAS THE SAME EXACT OBD DIAGNOSTIC CODES LISTED IN THE BULLETIN ABOVE YET 2011 RAV4'S HAVEN'T BEEN LISTED WITH THIS PROBLEM. TOYOTA WARRANTS THEM FOR 3 YEARS, 36K MILES BUT MOST SEEM TO FAIL JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY ENDS. MY 2011 RAV4, 4 CYL. WITH 51K MILES EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM 19 MONTHS (AND 46K MILES) AFTER MANUFACTURE (9/10) AND TOYOTA HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE SOLUTION IS A $1000+ REPAIR. ALL OTHER EMISSIONS EQUIPMENT ON MY CAR IS WARRANTED FOR UP TO 80K MILES OR 8 YRS AND IS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45936 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV2BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in ATLANTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10490058

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Dec 23, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . THERE WERE THREE INDIVIDUALS IN VEHICLE, DRIVER AND THREE PASSENGERS - ALL ADULTS. DRIVING IN RESIDENTIAL SECTION OF WESTERN CINCINNATI AREA (DELHI AREA) WITH A SPEED LIMIT OF 35 MPH. APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT ON A SLIGHT DOWNHILL GRADE. TRAFFIC LIGHT WAS RED SO BEGAN APPLYING THE BRAKE. AS I CONTINUED TO APPROACH INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND I NOTICED ENGINE RPM'S WERE WELL IN EXCESS OF NORMAL (NOTED BY SOUND AND HAD NOT VERIFIED BY TACHOMETER). I HAD TO FIGHT THE VEHICLE TO COME TO COMPLETE STOP AS I HEARD THE TIRES SCREECH AND FELT THE VEHICLE LURCHING AS I PUSHED HARD ON BRAKE PEDAL. AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND RPM'S WENT OUT OF CONTROL. SHUT OFF VEHICLE AND WAITED A FEW SECONDS. RESTARTED VEHICLE AND RPM'S AGAIN WENT OUT OF CONTROL. SHUT OFF VEHICLE A SECOND TIME, NUDGED THE BACK SIDE OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO SEE IF STUCK IN POSITION. I COULD NOT NOTICE THAT IT WAS STUCK DOWN. RESTARTED VEHICLE WHEN TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND RPM'S AND SUBSEQUENT OPERATION NORMAL FOR REMAINDER OF DAY (INCLUDED AT LEAST FOUR RESTARTS OF VEHICLE AND ~100 MILES OF DRIVING). HAVE NOT DRIVEN VEHICLE AGAIN SINCE THE DAY OF INCIDENT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 25000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV9BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in MILFORD, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Fuel/propulsion System

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Fuel/propulsion System Report #10492856

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD INTENDING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. I THEN HEARD A BANG AND A POP SOUND. I COULD SMELL GASOLINE. WHEN I ARRIVED HOME I COULD SMELL GASOLINE. WHEN I LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE I COULD SEE THE GASOLINE DRIPPING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I HAD A VEHICLE TOWED TO A TOYOTA DEALER WHO INFORMED ME A DAY LATER THAT THE VEHICLE HAD INCURRED A RUPTURED GASOLINE TANK. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE ELSE AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF THE CAR IS DRIVEN ON A HOT DAY, OR SOMEONE THROWS A CIGARETTE STUB ON THE ROAD. I HAD FULL GAS TANK OF GAS, AND THERE IS NO WAY TO CONTAIN THE LEAK AS WELL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 15000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BK4DV2BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in STERLING, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Service Brakes

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Service Brakes Report #10495034

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Jan 29, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . I WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL WHEN I AM SLOWING DOWN TO STOP, AT A STOP SIGN AND MY CAR DID NOT STOP I HAD TO APPLY MY EMERGENCY BRAKES OR I WOULD HAVE BEEN KILL BECAUSE THERE WAS CARS COMING FROM MY LEFT AND FROM MY RIGHT. IT WAS LIKE A T AVENUE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 15270 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV9BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in VALLEY STREAM, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Power Train

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Power Train Report #10495203

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Jan 26, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM FOR ASSISTANCE WITH DRIVING THROUGH A SNOWSTORM. UPON ACTIVATING THE SYSTEM, THE LIGHTS FLICKERED AND THE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE DEACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 30,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV6BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in CHESTER, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Power Train Report #10496842

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Nov 09, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO DRIVER FROM REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A POLE AND THEN CRASHED INTO ANOTHER SIGN BEFORE STOPPING. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CLAMP THAT HELD THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE POLICE WERE NOTIFIED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTED THE FAILURE BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 31000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV2BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in STROUDSBURG, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Service Brakes

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Service Brakes Report #10502106

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Dec 08, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND CAUSED HIM TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR ERRONEOUSLY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A WORK BENCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT NO CAUSE FOR FAILURE WAS DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DISPATCHED AN ENGINEER TO INSPECT THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE ENGINEER DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PEDAL WOULD ONLY BECOME SLIPPERY IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 11000 miles. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in LONGMONT, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10507225

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. THE CONTACT APPLIED EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO COME TO A STOP. THE FAILURE RECURRED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 15000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV5BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in ALBRIGHTSVILLE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Suspension

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Suspension Report #10507378

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 04, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SUSPENSION . WHILE DRIVING NORTH IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON DAN RYAN EXPRESSWAY I WAS ACCELERATING FROM ABOUT 20 MPH TO ABOUT 35 MPH, WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO VIBRATE VERY BAD, AS IF ALL FOUR WHEELS HAD HIT THE RUMBLE STRIP ON THE EDGE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR HAS BEEN RIDING A LOT ROUGHER SINCE ABOUT JAN 30TH. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 14800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMZF4DV2BD. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10507378

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 04, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHILE DRIVING NORTH IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON DAN RYAN EXPRESSWAY I WAS ACCELERATING FROM ABOUT 20 MPH TO ABOUT 35 MPH, WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO VIBRATE VERY BAD, AS IF ALL FOUR WHEELS HAD HIT THE RUMBLE STRIP ON THE EDGE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR HAS BEEN RIDING A LOT ROUGHER SINCE ABOUT JAN 30TH. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 14800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMZF4DV2BD. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10509878

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 10, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED TO 25 MPH INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND A TECHNICIAN TO FURTHER ASSESS THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 11000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV5BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in PITTSON, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Air Bags

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Air Bags Report #10516225

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on May 17, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FENDER WAS CRASHED INTO BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER, ELBOW, NECK AND A STRESSED COLLAR BONE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 19000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMRF4DV3B5. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in CHLOE, WV. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10520367

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THERE WAS A RAPID INCREASE IN ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT APPLIED FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE SHIFTING FROM DRIVE INTO THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AND RESUMED IN OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,200. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV3BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in EDISON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10523408

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 2011 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND DISABLED THROTTLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE IN JAN 2013, WHICH RESULTED IN TWO ACCIDENTS. ONE OF THE ACCIDENTS RESULTED IN $2200.00 WORTH OF DAMAGE, WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND LURCHED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WOULD DISABLE THE THROTTLE OVER 5 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. HOWEVER, THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION ALSO OCCURRED UNDER 5 MPH. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 20120501. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: FIORE TOYOTA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 814-696-1111 . DEALER'S CITY: ALTOONA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Engine

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Engine Report #10525389

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on July 13, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN, HE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AT VERY LOW IMPACT. THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE ON SCENE TO ASSIST AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. THE HOOD AND THE BATTERY WERE MELTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED AS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THERE WAS NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 56000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV3BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in BUCHANAN, NY. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10551585

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 20, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHEN APPROACHING A RED LIGHT AT AN INTERSECTION AND ALMOST STOPPED, THE ENGINE STARTED TO RACE, SOUNDING LIKE A JET ENGINE TAKING OFF. IN SPITE OF PUTTING MY FULL FORCE ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR KEPT JERKING FORWARD INTO THE INTERSECTION. FINALLY, AT MY WIFE'S SCREAMED INSTRUCTION, I SLAMMED THE CAR INTO PARK. THIS FINALLY STOPPED THE ENGINE. WE WERE FRIGHTENED TO DEATH. I DO NOT BELIEVE MY WIFE COULD HAVE STOPPED THE CAR WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. WE WERE LUCKY THAT THERE WAS NO CAR IN FRONT OF US OR SOMEONE WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER AND EXPLAINED TO THEM WHAT HAD HAPPENED AND THAT WE WERE AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR. AT THEIR QUESTION, I TOLD THEM THAT THE FLOOR MATS WERE TOYOTA'S AND CAME WITH THE CAR. THREE HOURS LATER, THEY CALLED TO TELL ME THAT THE COMPUTER AND A TEST DRIVE FOUND NOTHING WRONG; PICK UP THE CAR. I THEN CALLED THE TOYOTA COMPLAINT OFFICE TO MAKE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT. HOWEVER, THEIR PROCESS IS TO MERELY SEND THE DEALER'S DATA TO THE REGIONAL OFFICE, WHO, OF COURSE, FOUND NOTHING WRONG. IN THE MEANTIME, I CONTINUED TO GET SEVERAL CALLS FROM VARIOUS DEALER PERSONNEL TO PICK UP THE CAR. NO SYMPATHY WAS EVER EXPRESSED. SINCE NEITHER MY WIFE NOR I COULD EVER FEEL SAFE IN THE CAR, I SOLD IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A BIG LOSS. WE DON'T WANT TO FEEL RESPONSIBLE FOR ENDANGERING OTHER PEOPLE'S LIVES. THIS PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA CARS IS NOT RESOLVED. IT MUST BE FURTHER INVESTIGATED. IN FACT, THIS CAR HAD ANOTHER INCIDENT PREVIOUSLY WHERE THE MOTOR ROARED AT AN INTERSECTION, HOWEVER WITHOUT LASTING LONG ENOUGH TO START MOVING THE CAR. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10647 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV4BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in TINTON FALLS, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Tires

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Tires Report #10555427

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Aug 10, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with TIRES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV 4 EQUIPPED WITH YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR TIRE LINE SIZE: 225/65/R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WENT FLAT. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED DUE TO A PUNCTURE. THE CONTACT REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES. THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER RECALL BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THE TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE DOT AND VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000. *TR.Mileage was 2000 miles. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in KEGLEY, WV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Suspension

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Suspension Report #10556726

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Nov 29, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SUSPENSION . 2011 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SUSPENSION SYSTEM PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE SUSPENSION, WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMRF4DV1B5. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in WEST NEW YORK, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on 20101130. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: HUDSON TOYOTA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 201-433-0009 . DEALER'S CITY: JERSEY CITY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 07304 .
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10557927

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Dec 27, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHILE BACKING INTO A PARKING SPOT AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE JERKED BACK SEVERAL TIMES NO MATER HOW HARD I APPLIED THE BRAKE I COULD NOT STOP IT. I WAS GOING ABOUT 5 MILES OR LESS PER HR. THE SAME THING HAPPENED LATER THE SAME DAY IN MY DRIVEWAY. TWICE IN ONE DAY ALSO ON ANOTHER DAY MY WIFE WAS HEADING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP NO MATTER HOW HARD SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES IT FINALLY STOPPED ABOUT 40 FEET LATER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. SHE WAS VERY SCARED, THANKFULLY NO CAR WAS COMING WHEN THIS HAPPENED. WE TOOK IT TO TOYOTA AND OF COURSE THEY FOUND NOTHING THEY TOLD US WE HIT THE WRONG PEDDLE (THREE DIFFERENT TIMES) WHICH WE DID NOT. AND SO DID THE THOUSANDS OF OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE COMPLAINED AND THEN HURRIED US ON OUR WAY. HOW MANY TIMES DOES THIS HAVE TO HAPPEN TO PEOPLE BEFORE TOYOTA IS FORCED TO DO SOMETHING? FROM WHAT I HAVE READ IT SEEMS TO HAVE STARTED WHEN CAR COMPANY'S WENT FROM ACCELERATOR CABLES TO COMPUTER SENSORS AND ELECTRIC MOTORS. SO ALL I CAN DO IS FILE A COMPLAINT AND HOPE THE EVERYBODY ELSE THAT HAS ENCOUNTERS THIS PROBLEM WILL DO THE SAME SO MAYBE IF ENOUGH PEOPLE DO SOMETHING WILL BE DONE. WE WERE GOING TO TRADE IT IN BUT DOING RESEARCH WE CAN'T SEEM TO FIND A NEWER VEHICLE THAT HASN'T HAD THIS COMPLAINT. SO I GUESS WE ARE STUCK WITH IT AND ALL MY WIFE AND I CAN DO IS SAY A LITTLE PRAYER EACH TIME I GET BEHIND THE WHEEL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV5BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in ALFRED, ME. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10558142

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Dec 28, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I LEASE A 2011 TOYOTA RAV 4 AND MY CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY INTO ANOTHER CAR. I WAS INCHING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT VERY SLOWLY IN REVERSE, WHEN I NOTICED A MAN TO MY RIGHT, TWO SPOTS AWAY FROM ME, PULLING OUT HEAD FIRST. I DEPRESSED MY BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO LET HIM GO AND THE MOMENT I DID THAT, I LITERALLY FLEW BACK INTO THIS MAN'S CAR WITH SUCH A FORCE THAT I WOULD HAVE MOST DEFINITELY RUN SOMEBODY OVER IF THEY WERE WALKING BEHIND MY CAR. THANK GOD THERE WAS NOT A HUGE AMOUNT OF SPACE (MAYBE 6 FEET) BETWEEN ME AND THE CAR I HIT BECAUSE I SURGED BACK WITH SUCH A FORCE THAT GIVEN THE TIME AND/OR SPACE, I CANNOT EVEN THINK ABOUT WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO ME OR SOMEONE ELSE IF THE CAR WAS ABLE TO GAIN MORE MOMENTUM. NOT TO MENTION HOW THANKFUL I AM MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND 6 MONTH OLD SON WERE NOT IN THE CAR WITH ME! I MOST DEFINITELY HAD AN ACCELERATOR PROBLEM. I HAD NO ADDITIONAL MATS ON MY FLOOR. THERE WAS NO PEDAL MISPLACEMENT. I AM TELLING YOU THAT I WAS SLAMMING ON THE BREAK AND IT DIDN'T WORK- I JUST PROPELLED BEHIND ME INTO THIS MAN'S CAR. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF CONTACTING EVERYONE AND EVERYONE TO TRY TO GET OUT OF MY LEASE. I AM NOT DRIVING THIS CAR EVER AGAIN AND WOULDN'T RISK MY LIFE OR THE LIFE OF MY TWO CHILDREN. I AM VERY SKEPTICAL OF ACCURATE FINDINGS IN AN INVESTIGATION AFTER READING MANY REPORTS FROM PEOPLE SWEARING THE CAR ACCELERATED AND THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK AND BEING TOLD EVERYTHING LOOKS FINE WITH THEIR CAR BY THE INVESTIGATOR. THERE MUST BE A RECALL FOR THIS CAR. I COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEBODY. I WILL NEVER DRIVE ANOTHER TOYOTA! *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 13100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV8BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in WILLISTON PARK, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Service Brakes

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Service Brakes Report #10558142

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Dec 28, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . I LEASE A 2011 TOYOTA RAV 4 AND MY CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY INTO ANOTHER CAR. I WAS INCHING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT VERY SLOWLY IN REVERSE, WHEN I NOTICED A MAN TO MY RIGHT, TWO SPOTS AWAY FROM ME, PULLING OUT HEAD FIRST. I DEPRESSED MY BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO LET HIM GO AND THE MOMENT I DID THAT, I LITERALLY FLEW BACK INTO THIS MAN'S CAR WITH SUCH A FORCE THAT I WOULD HAVE MOST DEFINITELY RUN SOMEBODY OVER IF THEY WERE WALKING BEHIND MY CAR. THANK GOD THERE WAS NOT A HUGE AMOUNT OF SPACE (MAYBE 6 FEET) BETWEEN ME AND THE CAR I HIT BECAUSE I SURGED BACK WITH SUCH A FORCE THAT GIVEN THE TIME AND/OR SPACE, I CANNOT EVEN THINK ABOUT WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO ME OR SOMEONE ELSE IF THE CAR WAS ABLE TO GAIN MORE MOMENTUM. NOT TO MENTION HOW THANKFUL I AM MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND 6 MONTH OLD SON WERE NOT IN THE CAR WITH ME! I MOST DEFINITELY HAD AN ACCELERATOR PROBLEM. I HAD NO ADDITIONAL MATS ON MY FLOOR. THERE WAS NO PEDAL MISPLACEMENT. I AM TELLING YOU THAT I WAS SLAMMING ON THE BREAK AND IT DIDN'T WORK- I JUST PROPELLED BEHIND ME INTO THIS MAN'S CAR. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF CONTACTING EVERYONE AND EVERYONE TO TRY TO GET OUT OF MY LEASE. I AM NOT DRIVING THIS CAR EVER AGAIN AND WOULDN'T RISK MY LIFE OR THE LIFE OF MY TWO CHILDREN. I AM VERY SKEPTICAL OF ACCURATE FINDINGS IN AN INVESTIGATION AFTER READING MANY REPORTS FROM PEOPLE SWEARING THE CAR ACCELERATED AND THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK AND BEING TOLD EVERYTHING LOOKS FINE WITH THEIR CAR BY THE INVESTIGATOR. THERE MUST BE A RECALL FOR THIS CAR. I COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEBODY. I WILL NEVER DRIVE ANOTHER TOYOTA! *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 13100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV8BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in WILLISTON PARK, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Visibility/wiper

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Visibility/wiper Report #10558886

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Jan 04, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV- 4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,900. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 38900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV0BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in FAYETTEVILLE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Service Brakes

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Service Brakes Report #10561277

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Jan 20, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . I WAS GOING ABOUT 15 MPH WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP AT THE END OF MY STREET, NOTHING HAPPENED, MY FOOT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE ONLY THING I COULD THINK OF DOING WAS TO TURN THE VEH OFF AND COAST TO A STOP IT WORKED AFTER ABOUT 50 FEET, AFTER I STOPPED SHAKING I DROVE HOME EVEN SLOWER THAN BEFORE AND WHEN I TURNED INTO MY DRIVEWAY THE BRAKES AGAIN DID NOT STOP, BUT THE PEDAL DID NOT GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, I TURNED OFF THE KEY AGAIN AND COASTED TO A STOP. I HAD JUST HAD THE FRONT BRAKES FIXED AT THE TOYOTA DEALER BECAUSE THEY TOLD ME THEY NEEDED IT, THE VEH WAS ONLY A LITTLE OVER 2 YEARS OLD. I QUESTIONED WHEY THEY HAD GONE OUT SO FAST I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE WAY I DRIVE. IF THIS IS THE CASE I SHOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE BRAKES ON ALL MY VEH WITHIN 2 YEARS I NEVER HAVE, SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE RAV4. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 26000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMZF4DV5B5. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Engine

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Engine Report #10561460

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Jan 06, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE . ON 1/6/14 I WAS COMING TO AN INTERSECTION AND I WAS SLOWING DOWN. I NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS RAVING AND WAS TRYING TO PULL ME FORWARD. BECAUSE I WAS PRESSING THE BRAKES THE CAR WAS ABLE ONLY TO JERK FORWARD. I HAD TO SWITCH TO NEUTRAL TO PREVENT CAR JERKING FORWARD. THEN THE ENGINE RETURNED TO NORMAL RPM. THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENED THE SECOND TIME. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED IN OCTOBER 2013. ON 1/9/14 I GAVE THE CAR TO A TOYOTA DEALER. THEY SAID THAT THEY WILL TAKE THIS MATTER VERY SERIOUSLY AND THE TOYOTA ENGINEERS WILL COME TO READ THE COMPUTER DATA AND REVIEW THE VEHICLE. AFTER ONE WEEK IT APPEARS THAT NOTHING HAPPENED. I WROTE TO TOYOTA. THEY OPENED CASE #1401231137. AFTER THAT THE DEALER KEPT THE CAR FOR ANOTHER WEEK BUT "COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM". THEY OPENED THE CASE #140230518. FINALLY, TODAY 1/25/14 THEY GAVE ME THE CAR BACK WITH A STUPID ADVICE "NOT STEP GAS AND BRAKES AT THE SAME TIME". THEY SAID THEY TEST DROVE THE CAR, BUT THE MILEAGE IN AND OUT IS THE SAME (6,085). I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW AND IT NEVER WAS IN ANY ACCIDENT. NOW I BELIEVE TO EVERY CLAIM OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATIONS OF TOYOTA VEHICLES. I HOPE THE FEDERAL AGENCY WILL DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMZF4DV2B5. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in LAKE FOREST, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Power Train

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Power Train Report #10561460

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Jan 06, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . ON 1/6/14 I WAS COMING TO AN INTERSECTION AND I WAS SLOWING DOWN. I NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS RAVING AND WAS TRYING TO PULL ME FORWARD. BECAUSE I WAS PRESSING THE BRAKES THE CAR WAS ABLE ONLY TO JERK FORWARD. I HAD TO SWITCH TO NEUTRAL TO PREVENT CAR JERKING FORWARD. THEN THE ENGINE RETURNED TO NORMAL RPM. THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENED THE SECOND TIME. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED IN OCTOBER 2013. ON 1/9/14 I GAVE THE CAR TO A TOYOTA DEALER. THEY SAID THAT THEY WILL TAKE THIS MATTER VERY SERIOUSLY AND THE TOYOTA ENGINEERS WILL COME TO READ THE COMPUTER DATA AND REVIEW THE VEHICLE. AFTER ONE WEEK IT APPEARS THAT NOTHING HAPPENED. I WROTE TO TOYOTA. THEY OPENED CASE #1401231137. AFTER THAT THE DEALER KEPT THE CAR FOR ANOTHER WEEK BUT "COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM". THEY OPENED THE CASE #140230518. FINALLY, TODAY 1/25/14 THEY GAVE ME THE CAR BACK WITH A STUPID ADVICE "NOT STEP GAS AND BRAKES AT THE SAME TIME". THEY SAID THEY TEST DROVE THE CAR, BUT THE MILEAGE IN AND OUT IS THE SAME (6,085). I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW AND IT NEVER WAS IN ANY ACCIDENT. NOW I BELIEVE TO EVERY CLAIM OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATIONS OF TOYOTA VEHICLES. I HOPE THE FEDERAL AGENCY WILL DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMZF4DV2B5. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in LAKE FOREST, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10564820

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Feb 10, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV6BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in NORTHPORT, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10565197

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Feb 20, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . CAME TO STOP SIGN AND PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES - THE ENGINE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND MOVE THE CAR FORWARD. HAD TO PUT MY FOOT HARD ON THE BRAKES AND PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL - AND THE ENGINE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN A TWO WEEK PERIOD THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS EXPECTED WITH NO PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, IT IS A VERY SCARY SITUATION. I CHECKED THE FLOOR MAT AND IT WAS ANCHORED CORRECTLY AND AWAY FROM THE ACCELERATOR. AND "NO" MY FOOT DID NOT SLIP FROM THE BRAKE TO THE GAS PEDDLE. I HAD BOTH FEET HARD ON THE BRAKE TO AVOID JOLTING FORWARD AND HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 42531 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3YF4DV6BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in FORT MILL, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Engine

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Engine Report #10565197

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Feb 20, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with ENGINE . CAME TO STOP SIGN AND PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES - THE ENGINE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND MOVE THE CAR FORWARD. HAD TO PUT MY FOOT HARD ON THE BRAKES AND PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL - AND THE ENGINE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN A TWO WEEK PERIOD THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS EXPECTED WITH NO PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, IT IS A VERY SCARY SITUATION. I CHECKED THE FLOOR MAT AND IT WAS ANCHORED CORRECTLY AND AWAY FROM THE ACCELERATOR. AND "NO" MY FOOT DID NOT SLIP FROM THE BRAKE TO THE GAS PEDDLE. I HAD BOTH FEET HARD ON THE BRAKE TO AVOID JOLTING FORWARD AND HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 42531 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3YF4DV6BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in FORT MILL, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10574821

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Mar 02, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I WAS TRAVELING DOWN CITY STREET BEHIND SEVERAL CARS & WE WERE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT INTERSECTION, MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL LETTING CAR SLOW NATURALLY. I HEARD THE MOTOR START REVVING UP QUICKLY, SUDDENLY ACCELERATING BY ITSELF. I PUSHED ON THE BRAKES, BUT CAR CONTINUED TO REV UP & LURCHED FORWARD HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I PUSHED HARDER ON THE BRAKES, EVEN TRYING TO PUMP THEM BUT MY CAR HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AGAIN & THEN MY CAR FINALLY STOPPED & I TURNED OFF THE MOTOR. WHAT A SCARY SITUATION!! THANK GOD NO ONE WAS INJURED ONLY DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES! WE FILED A POLICE REPORT & I HAD THE RAV TOWED TO THE TOYOTA DEALER WHERE IT REMAINS PARKED. I WILL NOT DRIVE IT AGAIN BECAUSE I AM SCARED TO DEATH OF WHAT COULD OF OR WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN. A CLAIM WAS FILED WITH TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS, CLAIM # [XXX]. A THIRD PARTY, ENGINEER, CAME OUT TO DEALER'S TO INSPECT, CHECK BLACK BOX, ETC. OF COURSE, WITH AN 18 PAGE REPORT & EXTENSIVE CHECKING HE COULD NOT RECREATE PROBLEM, FOUND NOTHING ON BLACK BOX, ETC. & CLAIMS HE FEELS SAFE TO DRIVE IT. I AM WAITING TO HEAR FROM TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS FOR THEIR OFFICIAL WORD, WHICH I DOUBT WILL BE ANY DIFFERENT THAN THE INSPECTOR'S. BESIDES I COULD NOT GET A COPY OF THE REPORT BECAUSE HE WAS HIRED BY TOYOTA! NOT SURE WHERE TO TURN NOW. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME, THE UNINTENDED SUDDEN ACCELERATION HAD OCCURRED. ON 3 OR 4 OTHER OCCASIONS, MY RAV DID THE SAME THING & LUCKILY DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ONE TIME I THREW THE CAR INTO PARK AS TO STOP IT. THE GAS PEDAL & THE BRAKE WERE WORKING FINE, NO STICKING OR NO ME PUTTING MY FOOT ON THE WRONG PEDAL! THE FLOOR MATS WERE ORIGINAL TO VEHICLE & FIRMLY ATTACHED TO HOOKS. I HAD REPORTED IT TO CONCORD TOYOTA ON ONE OCCASION WHEN I HAD AN OIL CHANGE, BUT THEY COULD NOT SIMULATE THE PROBLEM, SO THEY STATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM!! OBVIOUSLY, THERE IS A PROBLEM!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10710 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3YF4DV5BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in ANTIOCH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Fuel System, Gasoline

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10574864

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Mar 25, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . DRIVING HOME FROM WORK . HIT SOME TYPE OF DEBRIS IN ROAD HEARD A LOUD NOISE IMMEDIATELY SMELLED GASOLINE GAS TANK HAD A LARGE HOLE IN IT. CONCERNED THAT THERE IS NO PROTECTION WHATEVER FOR GAS TANK .IT IS JUST THERE UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT . SEEMS LIKE THERE SHOULD BE A SKID PLATE OR SOME SORT OF PROTECTION FROM RUPTURE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 41572 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3ZF4DV7BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in WINTER HAVEN, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10575572

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Feb 17, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . ON 2/17/14 I HAD AN "UNINTENDED ACCELERATION" EVENT AND HIT A CAR. NO ONE WAS HURT. I TOOK MY CAR TO TOYOTA AND FILED A REPORT. ON 2/22/14 TOYOTA RETRIEVED DATA FROM THE VEHICLE CHIP AND EMAILED ME A COPY. DATA SHOWS THAT I WAS BRAKING DURING THE ENTIRE 4.7 SEC PRIOR TO COLLISION. UPON BRAKING, THE MOTOR RPM DROPPED TO 800, THEN SUDDENLY INCREASED TO 2000 WHILE I CONTINUED BRAKING, AND STAYED AT 2000 UNTIL COLLISION. A TOYOTA CASE MANAGER SAID THAT TOYOTA HAD 30 DAYS TO RESPOND. THAT HAS PASSED AND I HAVE RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. MY CAR MAY BE UNSAFE. I CANNOT DRIVE IT FOR FEAR OF HARM TO MYSELF OR OTHERS SINCE NOTHING HAS BEEN TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. MY CAR IS IDLE, CAUSING ME SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3JF4DV8BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in TOPSFIELD, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Unknown Or Other

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Unknown Or Other Report #10578806

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Mar 16, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY AT 63 MPH MY CAR STARTED SHAKING TO THE POINT IT CAUSED ME TO BECOME DIZZY AND NAUSEOUS. MY MECHANIC FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TIE RODES ETC. THE TIRES WERE ROUNDED AND EVENLY WORN. WE ROTATED THE TIRES AND CAR STILL SHOOK LIKE CRAZY BUT FELT LIKE IT WAS IN THE BACK. BROUGHT CAR TO TIRE SHOP HAD TIRES BALANCED THEY SAID 2 WHERE WAY OFF. WENT ON THE HIGHWAY AGAIN AND AT 65 THE VEHICLE STILL HAD A SHAKE TO IT..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 38300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV1BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in MONSON, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 63 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10578965

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 08, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE RPMS SUDDENLY INCREASED AS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,785..Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 15785 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3DK4DV0BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in ROSEVILLE, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Electrical System

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Electrical System Report #10579408

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED THE VEHICLE'S STABILITY, ANTILOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL FUNCTIONS STOP FUNCTIONING AND THE INDICATOR LIGHT FOR ALL TURN ON. THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGES WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO DECELERATE RAPIDLY. I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKING APPEAR TO WORK PROPERLY BUT I AM UNABLE TO REENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THIS IS EXACTLY THE SAME SYMPTOMS IN THE RECALL OF THE 2012 RAV4 BUT THE 2011 IS NOT INCLUDED..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 25900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3DK4DVXBW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in ARLINGTON, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Unknown Or Other

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Unknown Or Other Report #10579408

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED THE VEHICLE'S STABILITY, ANTILOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL FUNCTIONS STOP FUNCTIONING AND THE INDICATOR LIGHT FOR ALL TURN ON. THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGES WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO DECELERATE RAPIDLY. I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKING APPEAR TO WORK PROPERLY BUT I AM UNABLE TO REENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THIS IS EXACTLY THE SAME SYMPTOMS IN THE RECALL OF THE 2012 RAV4 BUT THE 2011 IS NOT INCLUDED..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 25900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3DK4DVXBW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in ARLINGTON, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10579408

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED THE VEHICLE'S STABILITY, ANTILOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL FUNCTIONS STOP FUNCTIONING AND THE INDICATOR LIGHT FOR ALL TURN ON. THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGES WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO DECELERATE RAPIDLY. I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKING APPEAR TO WORK PROPERLY BUT I AM UNABLE TO REENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THIS IS EXACTLY THE SAME SYMPTOMS IN THE RECALL OF THE 2012 RAV4 BUT THE 2011 IS NOT INCLUDED..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 25900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3DK4DVXBW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in ARLINGTON, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Steering

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Steering Report #10579598

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 10, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STEERING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY VEERED TO THE LEFT AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A TREE. UPON IMPACT, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIBS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in HOSCHTON, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Power Train

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Power Train Report #10584186

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Aug 05, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . LOUD BANG WHICH SOUNDS LIKE A HAMMER HITTING THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. PROBLEM FIRST NOTICED AROUND 1000 MILES AND HAPPENS FREQUENTLY. IT HAPPENS TYPICALLY WHEN PASSENGERS ARE IN THE MIDDLE AND OR 3RD ROW SEATS AT SPEEDS USUALLY ABOVE 25 MILES PER HOUR. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE, 3RD ROW SEAT RAV4 NOW AT 73K MILES. IT CAN HAPPEN WITHIN A FEW MILES OF EACH INCIDENT OR GO HUNDREDS OF MILES BEFORE IT HAPPENS AGAIN. VERY ALARMING. I HAVE TAKEN IT INTO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES YET EVERY TIME THEIR TECHNICIANS TAKE THE VEHICLE FOR TEST DRIVE, THEY CAN NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1000 miles. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in CHERRY HILL, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Unknown Or Other

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Unknown Or Other Report #10584186

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Aug 05, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . LOUD BANG WHICH SOUNDS LIKE A HAMMER HITTING THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. PROBLEM FIRST NOTICED AROUND 1000 MILES AND HAPPENS FREQUENTLY. IT HAPPENS TYPICALLY WHEN PASSENGERS ARE IN THE MIDDLE AND OR 3RD ROW SEATS AT SPEEDS USUALLY ABOVE 25 MILES PER HOUR. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE, 3RD ROW SEAT RAV4 NOW AT 73K MILES. IT CAN HAPPEN WITHIN A FEW MILES OF EACH INCIDENT OR GO HUNDREDS OF MILES BEFORE IT HAPPENS AGAIN. VERY ALARMING. I HAVE TAKEN IT INTO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES YET EVERY TIME THEIR TECHNICIANS TAKE THE VEHICLE FOR TEST DRIVE, THEY CAN NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1000 miles. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in CHERRY HILL, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Suspension

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Suspension Report #10584186

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Aug 05, 2011.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SUSPENSION . LOUD BANG WHICH SOUNDS LIKE A HAMMER HITTING THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. PROBLEM FIRST NOTICED AROUND 1000 MILES AND HAPPENS FREQUENTLY. IT HAPPENS TYPICALLY WHEN PASSENGERS ARE IN THE MIDDLE AND OR 3RD ROW SEATS AT SPEEDS USUALLY ABOVE 25 MILES PER HOUR. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE, 3RD ROW SEAT RAV4 NOW AT 73K MILES. IT CAN HAPPEN WITHIN A FEW MILES OF EACH INCIDENT OR GO HUNDREDS OF MILES BEFORE IT HAPPENS AGAIN. VERY ALARMING. I HAVE TAKEN IT INTO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES YET EVERY TIME THEIR TECHNICIANS TAKE THE VEHICLE FOR TEST DRIVE, THEY CAN NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1000 miles. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in CHERRY HILL, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Air Bags

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Air Bags Report #10587904

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Dec 18, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . OUR 2011 RAV4 WAS TOTALED IN DECEMBER 2013 WHEN A BWM 5 SERIES CRASHED INTO US WHILE MY WIFE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE IMPACT WAS TO THE FRONT TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND IT WAS SO SEVERE, THE ENTIRE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS RIPPED OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION AND ENDED COMPRESSED AGAINST THE PASSENGER DOOR; HOWEVER INCREDIBLY NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. MY SON, WHO WAS SITTING IN THE FRONT WAS UNHARMED, HOWEVER MY DAUGHTER IN THE BACK WAS SITTING BEHIND THE DRIVER SEAT AND FLEW ACROSS THE CAR SMASHING VIOLENTLY AGAINST THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR, LOOSING CONSCIOUSNESS. AS SHE WOKE UP SHE VOMITED AND PER RECOMMENDATION OF THE EMERGENCY CREW ON THE SCENE, WE TOOK HER TO THE ER. I HAVE WRITTEN SEVERAL TOYOTA GROUPS ABOUT THIS INCIDENT AND THEY HAVE NOT EVEN ACKNOWLEDGED MY REQUEST. I AM ENTITLED FOR A 100% REFUND ON THE ER EXPENSES AND MY DAUGHTER SHOULD BE PLACED ON A WATCH LIST, AS ANY REPERCUSSION OUT OF THESE TYPES OF ACCIDENTS SHOW UP YEARS AFTERWARDS. WHEN SHE DEVELOPS A BACK OR NECK CONDITION AS A RESULT OF THIS VEHICLE NOT FUNCTIONING AS ENGINEERED AND PROMOTED, TOYOTA SHOULD COVER ALL EXPENSES RELATED TO THEIR LACK OF QUALITY; WHICH IS EVIDENT SINCE THE ACCELERATION ISSUES AND THE MORE RECENT (AND PRECISELY) MASSIVE AIR BAG RECALL.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3ZF4DV1BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10595112

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 2011 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON AUGUST 15, 2013. SHE STATED THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF HER AT A LIGHT, AND SHE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, BUT DUE TO THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, SHE HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. SHE SUFFERED A FRACTURED PELVIS. REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED $8,000 AND THOUSANDS MORE IN MEDICAL CARE. ON FEB 2, 2014, HER HUSBAND ATTEMPTED TO PARK THE VEHICLE, BUT WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE INSTEAD ACCELERATED, AND HE CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT COSTLY DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING AND $2,000 DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER FOR HELP, AND THE SERVICE MANAGER REPLICATED THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM FOUR SEPARATE TIMES IN THE PARKING LOT. HE STATED THERE WAS A SOFTWARE PROGRAM CALLED "SMART STOP" AVAILABLE FOR THE 2006-2010 MODELS AND THE SAME SOFTWARE WAS ON THE 2012-2014 MODELS. AN INSPECTOR WAS SENT TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE, AND HE STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, AND THE ACCIDENTS, WERE SIMPLY THEIR FAULT. *JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3DK4DV5BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in PENFIELD, NY. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2011 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Suspension

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Suspension Report #10606305

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with SUSPENSION . 2011 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE AMOUNT OF TIME TO GET AN APPOINTMENT, WAS UNREASONABLE. *JB.Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in MILILANI, HI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Service Brakes

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Service Brakes Report #10614616

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION ON A BUSY THOROUGHFARE, THE LIGHT TURNED YELLOW AND AT THE LAST MINUTE I DECIDED AGAINST RUNNING THE YELLOW LIGHT AND APPLIED MY BRAKES VERY HARD. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN BUT AS I APPROACHED THE STOP LINE MY VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SLOWLY MOVE FORWARD NO MATTER HOW HARD I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. AT FIRST I THOUGHT MY BRAKES HAD FAILED, BUT THEN I HEARD THE WHINE OF THE ENGINE AND I REALIZED THAT I WAS FIGHTING AGAINST AN ACCELERATING ENGINE. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL WHICH I THOUGHT WOULD KICK THE ACCELERATOR BACK TO NORMAL BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL REVING QUITE HIGH, BUT I WAS NO LONGER MOVING FORWARD. I THEN SHIFTED TO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO BACK UP EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE. AT THAT POINT I PLACED THE VEHICLE BACK INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. AFTER ABOUT 10 SECONDS, I RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND IT PERFORMED NORMALLY. I DROVE 6 BLOCKS TO MY DESTINATION, PARKED THE CAR, CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED THERE. I DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, AS I THOUGHT TOYOTA HAD SOLVED THE PROBLEM OF UNATTENDED ACCELERATION. OBVIOUSLY NOT. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP AND I AM WAITING TO HEAR FROM THEM AS TO WHAT THEY FIND. FROM THE REPORTS I HAVE READ, I'M NOT HOLDING MY BREATH. THEY MENTIONED THAT THEY MIGHT HAVE TO CALL FOR AN INDEPENDENT ENGINEER TO ASSESS THE VEHICLE, AND THAT MIGHT TAKE UP TO A WEEK. I HAVE NO GRUDGE AGAINST TOYOTA, AS I ALSO OWN A 2002 CAMRY WHICH HAS BEEN A FANTASTIC CAR WITH NO PROBLEMS. I JUST DON'T BELIEVE THAT ALL THE REPORTS OUT THERE ARE BECAUSE OF LOOSE FLOOR MATS, STICKY ACCELERATORS OR CON ARTIST TRYING TO GET MONEY OUT OF A BIG CORPORATION. PLEASE LOOK INTO THE ELECTRONICS OF THESE CARS AS SOMETHING IS NOT COMMUNICATING RIGHT. THANK YOU..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV3BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in OREGON CITY, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10614616

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION ON A BUSY THOROUGHFARE, THE LIGHT TURNED YELLOW AND AT THE LAST MINUTE I DECIDED AGAINST RUNNING THE YELLOW LIGHT AND APPLIED MY BRAKES VERY HARD. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN BUT AS I APPROACHED THE STOP LINE MY VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SLOWLY MOVE FORWARD NO MATTER HOW HARD I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. AT FIRST I THOUGHT MY BRAKES HAD FAILED, BUT THEN I HEARD THE WHINE OF THE ENGINE AND I REALIZED THAT I WAS FIGHTING AGAINST AN ACCELERATING ENGINE. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL WHICH I THOUGHT WOULD KICK THE ACCELERATOR BACK TO NORMAL BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL REVING QUITE HIGH, BUT I WAS NO LONGER MOVING FORWARD. I THEN SHIFTED TO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO BACK UP EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE. AT THAT POINT I PLACED THE VEHICLE BACK INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. AFTER ABOUT 10 SECONDS, I RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND IT PERFORMED NORMALLY. I DROVE 6 BLOCKS TO MY DESTINATION, PARKED THE CAR, CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED THERE. I DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, AS I THOUGHT TOYOTA HAD SOLVED THE PROBLEM OF UNATTENDED ACCELERATION. OBVIOUSLY NOT. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP AND I AM WAITING TO HEAR FROM THEM AS TO WHAT THEY FIND. FROM THE REPORTS I HAVE READ, I'M NOT HOLDING MY BREATH. THEY MENTIONED THAT THEY MIGHT HAVE TO CALL FOR AN INDEPENDENT ENGINEER TO ASSESS THE VEHICLE, AND THAT MIGHT TAKE UP TO A WEEK. I HAVE NO GRUDGE AGAINST TOYOTA, AS I ALSO OWN A 2002 CAMRY WHICH HAS BEEN A FANTASTIC CAR WITH NO PROBLEMS. I JUST DON'T BELIEVE THAT ALL THE REPORTS OUT THERE ARE BECAUSE OF LOOSE FLOOR MATS, STICKY ACCELERATORS OR CON ARTIST TRYING TO GET MONEY OUT OF A BIG CORPORATION. PLEASE LOOK INTO THE ELECTRONICS OF THESE CARS AS SOMETHING IS NOT COMMUNICATING RIGHT. THANK YOU..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV3BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in OREGON CITY, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Engine

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Engine Report #10614616

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with ENGINE . WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION ON A BUSY THOROUGHFARE, THE LIGHT TURNED YELLOW AND AT THE LAST MINUTE I DECIDED AGAINST RUNNING THE YELLOW LIGHT AND APPLIED MY BRAKES VERY HARD. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN BUT AS I APPROACHED THE STOP LINE MY VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SLOWLY MOVE FORWARD NO MATTER HOW HARD I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. AT FIRST I THOUGHT MY BRAKES HAD FAILED, BUT THEN I HEARD THE WHINE OF THE ENGINE AND I REALIZED THAT I WAS FIGHTING AGAINST AN ACCELERATING ENGINE. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL WHICH I THOUGHT WOULD KICK THE ACCELERATOR BACK TO NORMAL BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL REVING QUITE HIGH, BUT I WAS NO LONGER MOVING FORWARD. I THEN SHIFTED TO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO BACK UP EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE. AT THAT POINT I PLACED THE VEHICLE BACK INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. AFTER ABOUT 10 SECONDS, I RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND IT PERFORMED NORMALLY. I DROVE 6 BLOCKS TO MY DESTINATION, PARKED THE CAR, CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED THERE. I DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, AS I THOUGHT TOYOTA HAD SOLVED THE PROBLEM OF UNATTENDED ACCELERATION. OBVIOUSLY NOT. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP AND I AM WAITING TO HEAR FROM THEM AS TO WHAT THEY FIND. FROM THE REPORTS I HAVE READ, I'M NOT HOLDING MY BREATH. THEY MENTIONED THAT THEY MIGHT HAVE TO CALL FOR AN INDEPENDENT ENGINEER TO ASSESS THE VEHICLE, AND THAT MIGHT TAKE UP TO A WEEK. I HAVE NO GRUDGE AGAINST TOYOTA, AS I ALSO OWN A 2002 CAMRY WHICH HAS BEEN A FANTASTIC CAR WITH NO PROBLEMS. I JUST DON'T BELIEVE THAT ALL THE REPORTS OUT THERE ARE BECAUSE OF LOOSE FLOOR MATS, STICKY ACCELERATORS OR CON ARTIST TRYING TO GET MONEY OUT OF A BIG CORPORATION. PLEASE LOOK INTO THE ELECTRONICS OF THESE CARS AS SOMETHING IS NOT COMMUNICATING RIGHT. THANK YOU..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DV3BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in OREGON CITY, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Air Bags

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Air Bags Report #10629084

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIR. THE FRONT BUMPER, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT, AND THE FRONT GRILL WERE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 37000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DVXBW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in JOPPA, MD. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10629084

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIR. THE FRONT BUMPER, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT, AND THE FRONT GRILL WERE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 37000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DVXBW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in JOPPA, MD. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Service Brakes

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Service Brakes Report #10629084

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIR. THE FRONT BUMPER, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT, AND THE FRONT GRILL WERE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 37000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3BF4DVXBW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in JOPPA, MD. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Service Brakes Report #10630430

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on July 14, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . CAR FAILED TO DECELERATE WHILE BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED. CAR CONTINUED TO PUSH FORWARD WHILE I WAS BRAKING. CAR HAD TO BE TURNED OFF TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS PHENOMENA OCCURRED. BOTH TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IMMEDIATELY TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THEY CLAIMED THEY FOUND NO ISSUES WITH THE CAR OR ITS COMPUTER SYSTEMS. SINCE TOYOTA INSPECTED THE CAR AND CLAIMED THEY FOUND NO ABS EVENT IN THE CAR'S SYSTEMS AND CLAIMED THEY COULD DETECT NO COMPUTER SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, I ELECTED TO TRADE IN THE CAR. I AM REPORTING THIS BECAUSE I WANT ANY POTENTIAL FUTURE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE TO BE AWARE OF THESE EVENTS..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 21100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3ZF4DV6BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in CONROE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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TOYOTA RAV4 Vehicle Speed Control

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10630430

TOYOTA RAV4 2011 car safety problem was reported on July 14, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2011, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . CAR FAILED TO DECELERATE WHILE BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED. CAR CONTINUED TO PUSH FORWARD WHILE I WAS BRAKING. CAR HAD TO BE TURNED OFF TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS PHENOMENA OCCURRED. BOTH TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IMMEDIATELY TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THEY CLAIMED THEY FOUND NO ISSUES WITH THE CAR OR ITS COMPUTER SYSTEMS. SINCE TOYOTA INSPECTED THE CAR AND CLAIMED THEY FOUND NO ABS EVENT IN THE CAR'S SYSTEMS AND CLAIMED THEY COULD DETECT NO COMPUTER SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, I ELECTED TO TRADE IN THE CAR. I AM REPORTING THIS BECAUSE I WANT ANY POTENTIAL FUTURE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE TO BE AWARE OF THESE EVENTS..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 21100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T3ZF4DV6BW. Toyota Rav4 2011 problem was reported in CONROE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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Toyota Rav4 2011 systems


Air Bags 6 Review(s)

Electrical System 1 Review(s)

Electronic Stability Control 2 Review(s)

Engine 7 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System 1 Review(s)

Exterior Lighting Turn Signal 1 Review(s)

Fuel System, Gasoline 3 Review(s)

Fuel/propulsion System 4 Review(s)

Power Train 7 Review(s)

Power Train Automatic Transmission 1 Review(s)

Seats 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes 12 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages 1 Review(s)

Steering 3 Review(s)

Structure 1 Review(s)

Structure Body 3 Review(s)

Suspension 4 Review(s)

Tires 2 Review(s)

Unknown Or Other 6 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control 38 Review(s)

Visibility/wiper 1 Review(s)

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